worthy
Translation
worthy, deserving, respectable
Examples
She is worthy of our respect.
She is worthy of our respect.
He is a worthy successor to the throne.
He is a worthy successor to the throne.
Grammar Patterns
worthy of ((sth.)) deserving (sth.) She is worthy of our respect.
a worthy ((noun)) a suitable or deserving (noun) He is a worthy successor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deserving, meritorious, commendable; Antonyms: unworthy, undeserving
Etymology
From Old English 'weorþig' (honorable), from 'weorþ' (worth). The '-y' suffix makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
If someone has 'worth', they are 'worthy' of praise or respect. The '-y' turns the noun 'worth' into an adjective.